Thursday, September 15, 2011

Blogger's BOM Quilt Along

Hello Everyone,

Several months ago, I was thinking about doing a BOM for FREE for all my readers and more... on my blog. But I really wanted to make it interesting. So I thought about it for a little while and decided to invite some of my very talented quilty blogging friends to be part of this program. They are all designing the blocks and doing the tutorials for you to follow in making the blocks each month.

Blogger's BOM was born. (You don't need to have a blog to join in on the fun!) About a month or so ago I sent the following fabrics to the designers...

But you do not have to use these, you can use your own fabrics to create this BOM.

This is meant to be a scrap quilt, so we don't have yardages for the total quilt yet as we don't know exactly how it will finish. Each designer will tell you what you need to complete their block.

Here is how it will work...

1. On the 25th of every month (except December, it will be either a day or two earlier or later), you will come to my blog and see which blogger's month it is for the block.

2. I will link you to their blog for the tutorial. Then you can go ahead and make the block for that month. The blocks are all 8.5 inches square.

But wait, that is not all...

3. Each month, on my blog, I will have a Mr. Linky and you can link back to your blog showing off your block from the previous month. In fact, you can link up this month to show us that you are participating!! Just scroll down to Mr. Linky, we would love to see you there.

4. I also have a Flicker group set up so that anyone participating can post their blocks there as well.

5. We all would like you to spread the word about this wonderful FREE Blogger's BOM, so grab the button below and link back to this post. That way, more people can find out about it and join in on the fun! The more the merrier, right??

The BOM will run from September 2011 - October 2012. The last month will be the setting or finishing layout of the quilt.

This is so exciting! I don't have a blog but I do have a profile created and will follow you along for the BOM and quilt and sew along! This is so exciting! Thanks to you and to Alison at Cluck Cluck Sew for steering me over to your blog! Love the fabrics that you have selected!

Although I do not have a blog, this sounds like great fun. I have tried several times and ways to sign on but I have not been successful. I will just keep checking in and assume that by leaving a comment that is like signing up. I ordered some fabrics from your site so I am ready! Thank you.

I love your blog. I am always visiting and getting inspired by it. I would love to join you in the BOM. But I am unable to link it. I am from India so I won't be able to use the materials you have chosen. I will use what is available here. I hope to keep use similar colours though.

I just found out about this wonderfull idear / BOM. Can't really find the "sign in" anywhere. Is it too late?. Just joined your facebook group too - and hope to be updated in time next time. Love and Quilting hugs from Anita Lindgreen, Denmark

I am new to blogging...but not to quilting...I am not sure how I found this (!) BUT I love the look of this B_O_T_M ...so am going to join in...if thats OK? I will be making the first block tonight. As I am technically challenged I have to get son to attach button to my blog!! x

Hi! I just wanted to let you know that I joined in just a week ago and I'm already caught up with the first six blocks. So folks - it's NEVER too late to join in the fun! And let me tell you - these blocks are FUN! Great project! Thank you :)

Debbi and Team Fetty... You can find all the links to each Blogger's BOM by month on the right side bar under the heading " Blogger's BOM Block Links" . They will remain there indefinitely, so you will always have access.